Category Archives: Sheeva Azma

Science in the Epstein files: Optics-obsessed Al Seckel, Epstein’s post-jail PR person

Al Seckel, skilled in fighting people’s efforts to reveal the truths of his life, also led the effort to clear Epstein’s name post-jail time.

Science in the Epstein files: “Lots of interesting scientists visiting” Zorro Ranch

Sheeva talks about why everyone should care that scientists purportedly visited the Epstein ranch in New Mexico.

Science in the Epstein files: Living above the law, Jeffrey Epstein reinforced sexism in science

“The women are all weak and a distraction,” Epstein wrote about women in STEM.

Science in the Epstein files: Epstein’s post-jail welcome from elite scientists meant he could continue to influence science

Jeffrey Epstein’s science influence only grew after leaving his Palm Beach County Jail prison term early.

Science in the Epstein files: Jeffrey Epstein, freshly out of jail, was thanked in a 2010 Nature paper

Sheeva tells the story of how, in 2010, freshly out of jail, Epstein was thanked in a Nature paper.

Science in the Epstein files: Epstein’s love of deception wove a tangled web, entrapping scientists

Sheeva examines Jeffrey Epstein’s love of research into the practice of deception.